Dec 9, 1908 The Washington Post - NO DEALS TO BE MADE
NO DEALS TO BE MADE
Manager Cantillon Won't Be at Baseball Powwow.
BROTHER MIKE DISAPPOINTED
Manager Stallings Perturbed Because of Joe's Absence, as He Felt Sure That He Could Make Trade Which Would Give Washington Elberfeld - Says He Will Not Let Hal Chase Leave Yankees.
BY J. ED GRILLO. to The Washington Post,
New York , Dec. 8. - There is but a slim chance of any deals being consummated here during the present American League meeting in which the Washington club will figure.
The fact that Manager Joe Cantillon will not be here during the meeting may prevent the Nationals from adding one or two very valuable players to their list. Brother Mike Cantillon, president of the Minneapolis club, gave out the discouraging information today that he is indisposed at his disappointment when he learned that Joe would not he here, as he was anxious to have a definite understanding with his manager on several important questions, and, furthermore, hoped that a deal or two which would strengthen the Nationals would be pulled off here. When Manager Stallings, of the Highlanders, heard that Cantillon was not coming he seemed much perturbed, for he felt sure that he would be able to make a trade with Cantillon which would give Washington Elberfeld, who will not be on the New York list next season.
Matter Will Fall Through.
The fact that it has several times been said that Cantillon would be called on the carpet at this meeting to tell what he knows about the charges that have been made that the Nationals threw several games to Detroit last fall, it was believed that Cantillon would present himself and show the absurdity of such charges, but his untimely illness will prevent this, and for this reason it is most unlikely that the matter will not come up at all. It did not require much thought on Manager Stallings' part to conclude that Washington or no other club can have Hal Chase. He made the statement to night that if Chase played in organized baseball next season it would be in a New York uniform. "We are not doing anything with reference to Chase. because he is at the present time ineligible because of his having jumped the team last season," said Stallings. "but I consider him the best first baseman in the business today, and there is not a chance for Washington or any other club to get him. He will play right here or not at all. I would not be making a good impression with the New York fans if I started my career here by I trading off the one great ball player they I have. No, sir; Chase will stay right with us." "Do you intend to keep Elberfeld?- was I asked.
Can Have Elberfeld.
I don't believe there is room on the same team for both Elberfeld and Chase." was the reply. "Cantillon can have Elberfeld if he will give me what I want in exchange, and I am not saying what I want until I get a chance to talk with some of the Washington club official. "Elberfeld has written to me. that he would like to go to Washington because he can play third base there, and that is the position he wants to cover. I shall not be exorbitant in my demands for Elberfeld, but I want what will look like an even break." President Tom Noyes intends to have a talk with Stallings tomorrow, and if there is a chance to come to some understanding. it is most likely that the deal will be closed - not before Cantillou has been consulted over the long-distance phone. however, for Cantillon's contract is such that the club can do nothing with reference to ball players without his consent.
Never in the history of baseball has there been a meeting which has attracted so many baseball celebrities as this one. Every section of the country is represented. and mingling with the club owners are ball players of world-wide prominence. Mathewson and Bresnahan, the Giants' famous battery; Willie Keeler, Bill Dahlen. who is slated to manage Brooklyn: Patsy Donovan, Billy Gilbert. and fifty or more others were fanning around the Waldorf tonight.
Manager Cantillon Won't Be at Baseball Powwow.
BROTHER MIKE DISAPPOINTED
Manager Stallings Perturbed Because of Joe's Absence, as He Felt Sure That He Could Make Trade Which Would Give Washington Elberfeld - Says He Will Not Let Hal Chase Leave Yankees.
BY J. ED GRILLO. to The Washington Post,
New York , Dec. 8. - There is but a slim chance of any deals being consummated here during the present American League meeting in which the Washington club will figure.
The fact that Manager Joe Cantillon will not be here during the meeting may prevent the Nationals from adding one or two very valuable players to their list. Brother Mike Cantillon, president of the Minneapolis club, gave out the discouraging information today that he is indisposed at his disappointment when he learned that Joe would not he here, as he was anxious to have a definite understanding with his manager on several important questions, and, furthermore, hoped that a deal or two which would strengthen the Nationals would be pulled off here. When Manager Stallings, of the Highlanders, heard that Cantillon was not coming he seemed much perturbed, for he felt sure that he would be able to make a trade with Cantillon which would give Washington Elberfeld, who will not be on the New York list next season.
Matter Will Fall Through.
The fact that it has several times been said that Cantillon would be called on the carpet at this meeting to tell what he knows about the charges that have been made that the Nationals threw several games to Detroit last fall, it was believed that Cantillon would present himself and show the absurdity of such charges, but his untimely illness will prevent this, and for this reason it is most unlikely that the matter will not come up at all. It did not require much thought on Manager Stallings' part to conclude that Washington or no other club can have Hal Chase. He made the statement to night that if Chase played in organized baseball next season it would be in a New York uniform. "We are not doing anything with reference to Chase. because he is at the present time ineligible because of his having jumped the team last season," said Stallings. "but I consider him the best first baseman in the business today, and there is not a chance for Washington or any other club to get him. He will play right here or not at all. I would not be making a good impression with the New York fans if I started my career here by I trading off the one great ball player they I have. No, sir; Chase will stay right with us." "Do you intend to keep Elberfeld?- was I asked.
Can Have Elberfeld.
I don't believe there is room on the same team for both Elberfeld and Chase." was the reply. "Cantillon can have Elberfeld if he will give me what I want in exchange, and I am not saying what I want until I get a chance to talk with some of the Washington club official. "Elberfeld has written to me. that he would like to go to Washington because he can play third base there, and that is the position he wants to cover. I shall not be exorbitant in my demands for Elberfeld, but I want what will look like an even break." President Tom Noyes intends to have a talk with Stallings tomorrow, and if there is a chance to come to some understanding. it is most likely that the deal will be closed - not before Cantillou has been consulted over the long-distance phone. however, for Cantillon's contract is such that the club can do nothing with reference to ball players without his consent.
Never in the history of baseball has there been a meeting which has attracted so many baseball celebrities as this one. Every section of the country is represented. and mingling with the club owners are ball players of world-wide prominence. Mathewson and Bresnahan, the Giants' famous battery; Willie Keeler, Bill Dahlen. who is slated to manage Brooklyn: Patsy Donovan, Billy Gilbert. and fifty or more others were fanning around the Waldorf tonight.
